Job Description

Job Description:

• Collects and maintains biometric data and biospecimens.

• Introduces patients at the UCMC and in the communities in the Community Mobile Clinic Van to the research study, answers questions pertaining to participation and consent, and may assist in administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols.

• Performs blood draws and processing of blood and urine samples.

• Will be responsible to package and ship biological samples to an outside lab.

• Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the UChicago Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data; &/or preparing basic charts & graphs.

• Responsible for other duties such as preparing charts for the participant visits, setting up and cleaning the exam rooms before and after the visits, entering data as needed, performing data and equipment quality control checks, etc.

• Collects and maintains biometric data and biospecimens.

• Introduces patients at the UCMC and in the communities in the Community Mobile Clinic Van to the research study, answers questions pertaining to participation and consent, and may assist in administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols.

• Performs blood draws and processing of blood and urine samples.

• Will be responsible to package and ship biological samples to an outside lab.

• Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the UChicago Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data; &/or preparing basic charts & graphs.

• Responsible for other duties such as preparing charts for the participant visits, setting up and cleaning the exam rooms before and after the visits, entering data as needed, performing data and equipment quality control checks, etc.

• Perform specific protocol procedures (specimens and data management, survey/questionnaire administration and the like) required to conduct the study and retain research subjects.

• Understands protocols and may collect information about adverse events (AEs), identified in the protocol or investigator brochure.

• Prepares for or participate in quality assurance audits under supervision or following specific protocol procedures.

• Participates in study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports. â‹

• Supports quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.

• Assists with and performs various administrative and operational tasks as assigned under direct supervision.

• Performs all tasks in basic clinical studies.

• Acquires and applies knowledge of clinical studies to collect analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or closely related field.

Experience:

• 1-year  relevant research experience including experience with outreach efforts, study recruitment, and collecting biometric data.⯠ 

• Phlebotomy experience.

• Wet lab sample processing experience.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge in relevant scientific field.

• Knowledge of research techniques or methods.

• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.

• Analytical skills.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Organizational skills.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• On-campus, office and clinic locations.

• Occasionally events, mobile units in community.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

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